LawSpot The Hidden Costs of Moving When moving house finances are usually at the forefront of your mind. From obtaining the best price for the house you are buying and/or selling, getting the right mortgage to suit your needs, estate agency fees, solicitor fees,...
LawSpot Leasehold Extension? We are intending to sell our leasehold flat but understand that the lease term may need to be extended. Please, can you explain how we go about this and what is involved? You can extend your lease under the statutory provisions of the...
LawSpot Help to Buy ISA’s The Help to Buy ISA is a scheme offered by the government for first time buyers, whereby you put money into a specific ISA savings account. When you are ready to purchase a property, the government will top up your savings with a...
LawSpot Purchasing Retirement Properties We are looking to downsize to a Retirement Flat as we are thinking of putting our property on the market in the New Year. Although we are looking forward to having the family over for one last Christmas, is there anything we...
LawSpot The Right to Roam. What does this actually mean and what type of land/property is affected? The Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) was enacted so that the members of the general public have the Right to Roam. Providing the public act...
LawSpot First Time Buyers and the Conveyancing Process We are first time buyers, our mortgage is agreed and we have found a place to buy! We’re keen to move in asap so what can we expect and how long does the conveyancing process take? Buying your first home is such...
